The long anticipated restoration of the Section 502 single-family rural housing program is headed to President Obama's desk for signature into law. NAR has been working on restoring funding since March.

NAR recently announced the launch of the REALTORS® Dental Insurance--dental plans designed exclusively for NAR members and their families. Plans provide coverage for preventive, basic, and major dental expenses with the dentist of your choice.

The 2010 MAR Nominating Committee would like to present the following slate of 2011 MAR Officers and Directors for consideration by the MAR REALTOR® Membership: Slate of 2011 MAR Officers and Directors President: Dee Denton, Jackson President-Elect: Watkins "Noggin" Wild, McComb 1st Vice President/Southern District Vice President: Ken Austin, Pass Christian Central District Vice President: Michele Rumbley, Madison Northern District Vice President: Norma Cother, Tupelo Treasurer: Adam Watkins, Hattiesburg Immediate Past President: Tony Jones, Olive Branch DIRECTORS-AT-LARGE District 1 Director-at-Large: Andrea Cummins, Oxford, term expires 2013 District 2 Director-at-Large: David Griffith, Cleveland, term expires 2013 District 3 Director-at-Large: Trish Fleming, McComb, term expires 2013 District 4 Director-at-Large: Martin Jones, Gulfport, term expires 2013 In accordance with the Mississippi Association of REALTORS® Bylaws, election of MAR 2011 officers/directors will occur via online voting.

John Dean of Leland, national RLI Past President was recently awarded one of two Accredited Land Consultant (ALC) National Transaction Networking Awards.

In an effort to keep our membership informed of the specifics and true impact that the new 3.8% real estate tax might have on homeowners, MAR is providing two trusted sources concerning the subject.